Virginia A Dashiell

Virginia A. Dashiell serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, where she leads the acquisition of critical marine engineering systems and industrial maintenance services essential to the readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. In this role, she oversees the full lifecycle of complex procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Navy-specific acquisition policies. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-precision hardware, mechanical systems, and professional technical services that sustain the structural and operational integrity of naval vessels, aligning directly with the agency’s mission to maintain fleet sustainability through strategic sourcing. Dashiell maintains longstanding partnerships with leading industrial suppliers including TIMKEN GEARS & SERVICES INC., CURTISS-WRIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CORP, BELLINGHAM MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC., PALFINGER MARINE USA, LLC, and JERED LLC. These relationships reflect a focus on vendors capable of delivering mission-critical components such as propulsion systems, marine lifting equipment, and specialized fabrication services. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and vendor reliability, fostering collaborative partnerships with manufacturers and service providers who meet stringent naval engineering standards. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued without set-asides, while 33.3% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to leveraging small business innovation while prioritizing mission-critical capability and supply chain resilience. She actively encourages participation from qualified small businesses, particularly those with expertise in marine systems and precision manufacturing. Dashiell’s primary NAICS focus is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing engineering support, technical consulting, and systems integration, followed by 334511 (Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in procurement of navigation, guidance, and shipboard instrumentation. Her technical domain expertise lies in marine engineering systems, structural fabrication, and industrial maintenance services critical to naval vessel sustainment.